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1. Lidl Cyprus inaugurated a new store in Agios Dometios with an investment of €11 million

Lidl Cyprus continues its dynamic growth with a new, fully upgraded store at 51 Kyriakou Matsi Avenue in Agios Dometios, ready to welcome consumers from the wider Nicosia area with high-quality products, unbeatable prices, consistent availability, and an upgraded customer experience....

2. The card that lives in your phone – and shops online!

With the central message “The card that lives in your phone,” the new Virtual Card from Bank of Cyprus brings the online shopping experience to the heart of everyday life....

3. F1 stars cash in millions from fake Instagram fans

Formula 1’s glitz and glam goes beyond the track, and now, it turns out, some of it isn’t entirely real. While reigning champion Max Verstappen reportedly pulls in a jaw-dropping €58 million a year from Red Bull, it’s what the drivers make off Instagram that is raising eyebrows....

4. MEPs call for EU-wide minimum age of 16 for social media to protect children

European lawmakers are urging stronger measures to protect children from the physical, mental, and social risks posed by online platforms....

5. Black Friday hits Cyprus: Shoppers warned to watch for real deals

Cyprus has officially entered Black Friday week, and retailers are hoping for one of the strongest shopping weekends in years, as long as shoppers believe the deals are real....

6. Bring home the forest this Christmas, real trees for everyone

It’s that magical time of the year again, and if the scent of pine is what gets you into the Christmas spirit, Cyprus forests have you covered....

7. WeeDRIVE launches in Limassol, offering teen-only transport service

Limassol is set to welcome WeeDRIVE, Cyprus’s first mobile app dedicated exclusively to transporting teenagers aged 12 to 18....

8. Cyprus tops EU in food, drink and tobacco sales in September

Cyprus saw a big jump in food, drink, and tobacco sales in September 2025, with people buying 10.4% more than the same month last year, Eurostat says. That’s the highest increase in the European Union, far above the EU average of just 0.5% and the eurozone’s 1% rise....

9. Vafeades pushes for high-speed train linking three cities, but EU won’t fund it

Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Alexis Vafeades, is examining the possibility of connecting Nicosia, Larnaca, and Limassol through “a type of train, ideally a high-speed train.” ...

10. When €9 sheftalies make you rethink dining in Cyprus

You know that moment when you’re asked to pay €9 for three tiny sheftalies? That’s when you start wondering if the bill secretly includes the server’s storytelling or the restaurant’s marketing pitch, because apparently, those are more important than the taste....

11. Cypriots earn a bit more in 2024, just don’t spend it all at once

Workers in Cyprus took home more money in 2024, but the pace of wage growth lost steam as inflation continued to squeeze household budgets....

12. EU tax hike could make smoking a luxury, Greece pushes back

Smokers in Europe may soon feel the pinch in their wallets. The European Commission is proposing a massive increase in taxes on cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, and even e-cigarettes, and Greece is sounding the alarm....

13. Cyprus weighs raising social media age from 14 to 16

Cyprus lawmakers are debating a proposal to raise the minimum age for social media use from 14 to 16, sparking both support and caution over how it would be enforced....

14. Cyprus tourism hits record highs, but who’s spending the most?

Cyprus is experiencing a surge in tourism, but not all visitors are equally generous with their wallets. Recent data sheds light on which travelers contribute most to the island’s economy....

15. Limassol rentals: From pocket change to ''Are you kidding me?''

Forget golden toilets or a private helicopter pad, though for €45,000 a month, you might expect both. That’s the going rent for Cyprus’ most expensive apartment, listed right now in Limassol, according to Bazaraki....

16. Cypriot man loses €434,000 in online crypto fraud

In yet another online scam that’s been plaguing the country, a 53-year-old man in Cyprus was tricked into sending more than €434,000 to what he believed were cryptocurrency investments, only to discover he had fallen victim to fraud....

17. Cyprus wasted a sunny day’s worth of solar power, and burned fuel instead

In a bizarre twist for sunny Cyprus, fossil fuel power plants pumped out more electricity than renewables on Monday, even under ideal conditions for solar energy....

18. Cypriots brace for impact as fuel prices set to jump after Mideast strikes

Drivers in Cyprus may soon feel a serious pinch at the pump, as fuel prices are expected to rise significantly in the coming days following Israel’s military strike on Iran and the resulting spike in global oil prices....

19. Say it isn’t so: The Trump–Elon bromance blows up online

Say it isn’t so--Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the political-tech power couple that once couldn’t stop praising each other, have officially entered the ugly-breakup phase. And they’re doing it the 2025 way: firing missiles on their own social media platforms....

20. Freedom24 hits 100K users in Greece, driven by digital-savvy investors

21. Contactless payments coming to Famagusta buses this October

Starting in October, passengers on buses in the Famagusta District will be able to pay for their ride with contactless cards or mobile wallets like Apple Pay....

22. Two arrested in connection with separate home burglaries in Paphos

Two men, aged 43 and 41, were arrested Friday in connection with separate home burglary and theft investigations in the Paphos district, police said....

23. First Pandora and New Balance stores open in Cyprus

Cyprus shoppers have something new to be excited about, the country’s first-ever Pandora Jewellery and New Balance stores are opening at Nicosia Mall. ...

24. Cypriot banks on the rise as credit upgrades could mean cheaper loans for all

Cypriot banks are starting 2025 on a high note, collecting credit upgrades from major international rating agencies and setting the stage for wider economic benefits that could reach the average citizen....

25. Cyprus avoids water cuts, but your bill might take a hit

Cyprus has sidestepped water cuts this summer thanks to a last-minute deal with the United Arab Emirates for 15 mobile desalination units....

26. VAT challenges for Electronic Money Institutions

In the digital age, Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) have become an integral part of the financial ecosystem, offering a range of services that facilitate digital transactions....

27. Cyprus kicks off 2025 with tourism boom as revenues jump 53% in January

Tourism in Cyprus is off to a flying start in 2025, with January’s revenue soaring to €69.2 million, a 53.1% jump compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Statistical Service’s Traveler Survey....

28. Prices drop for most basic goods, but fresh produce keep climbing

Good news for shoppers—most basic goods saw a price drop in February, according to the latest Consumer Price Observatory report from the Consumer Protection Service. However, if you're buying fresh vegetables and greens, you might have noticed your grocery bill going up....

29. Cryptocurrency scam - €430,000 stolen from Limassol resident

The Cyprus Police are informing the public about incidents of fraud related to cryptocurrency investments and are urging citizens to be particularly careful....

30. A week in Cyprus: Broken promises, electricity woes, and a Valentine’s Day summit?

The government keeps repeating the same promises, but according to DISY, that won’t be enough to convince the public. But why not? Repetition helps people absorb information, right? ...